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Would an Independent Commission Solve the Clemency Backlog? A New Bill Would Transfer the Review of Petitions from the Justice Department to a Presidentially Appointed Board Dec. 15, 2021
When Jimmy Carter became president in 1977, fewer than 500 clemency petitions were pending at the Ju... Read More
The Move to Find the Innocent People in Prison Dec. 07, 2019
Among the most powerful people in the justice system are prosecutors and the judges to whom they pre... Read More
Illinois' Approach to Legalizing Marijuana Strikes the Right Balance Jun. 05, 2019
Illinois' newly approved plan to legalize recreational marijuana appears well thought out, with stri... Read More
Step One to Stop False Accusations: Exposure May. 30, 2018
Incontrovertible fact: People lie. They fudge little things, like their height or weight. They exagg... Read More
